重组基因酵母检测环境类雌激素污染物

介绍了利用重组基因酵母细胞检测环境类雌激素污染物的生物测定方法,并利用这种方法测定污泥、土壤、底泥、飘尘和家庭炉灶燃烧过程中排放的污染物中的雌激素活性,研究了样品不同的纯化方法对雌激素活性的影响.结果表明,重组受体基因/报道基因的酵母检测技术是一种筛选和定量分析环境样品中雌激素类污染物的快速、有效方法.酵母检测应结合分离纯化步骤,除去样品中的非活性和对酵母细胞有毒性的干扰物质.     

利用唐鱼雌激素受体构建环境雌激素重组酵母测评系统的研究

利用唐鱼雌激素受体基因片段构建重组酵母,用以筛选环境雌激素类化学物质.实验先将唐鱼雌激素受体terα基因片段插入载体pGADT7中构建表达质粒p GADT7/TERα,同时将雌激素效应元件(ere)片段插入pMP206载体中构建报告质粒pMP206/ERE-Lac Z;然后把表达质粒和报告质粒共转化到酵母AH109中,经筛选成功构建了由唐鱼雌激素受体调控的表达lac Z基因的重组酵母AHpTERα/ERE.结果表明,所构建的重组酵母AHpTERα/ERE在不同浓度17β-雌二醇(E2)的诱导下,β-半乳糖苷酶的活性呈现出明显的剂量-效应关系,其EC50为(0.521±0.700)nmol·L-1.与DMSO对照组相比,重组酵母在17β-雌二醇诱导下有明显的β-半乳糖苷酶活性增强的现象.在不同浓度17α-乙炔基雌二醇(EE2)、壬基酚(NP)及其混合物、双酚A(BPA)、17β-雌二醇(E2)(阳性对照)的诱导下,重组酵母均呈现出剂量-效应关系,且灵敏度大小为E2EE2NPBPA.结果表明,本研究成功构建了重组基因酵母测评系统,初步判定该重组酵母可应用于环境雌激素的筛选.     

基于H4IIE细胞株测试间接雌激素效应物质的代谢活化方法

利用鼠肝癌细胞(H4IIE)代谢活化环境样品中间接雌激素效应物质的方法,以标准化合物双酚A和北方某污水处理厂各工艺过程的水样以及南方某水厂自来水样的有机提取物为对象,比较了代谢活化作用对雌激素效应检测结果的影响.研究结果表明,双酚A代谢活化产物的雌激素活性明显高于双酚A;环境样品中存在大量的间接雌激素效应物质,通过细胞代谢活化的方法能够检出其活性.因此,推荐将鼠肝癌细胞代谢活化与重组基因酵母检测的方法相结合,用于环境样品中直接和间接雌激素效应物质的检测.     

酵母双杂交技术构建重组雌激素受体相关受体(ERR)基因酵母

应用酵母双杂交技术构建了重组雌激素受体相关受体(ERR)基因酵母,用以筛选环境中具有ERR干扰活性的化合物.实验先提取并纯化含有ERR3,基因的酵母表达质粒pGBT9一ERRγ,称为诱饵质粒;再提取并纯化含有ERRγ协同激活因子GRIP1基因的酵母表达质粒,形成靶质粒pGAD424-GRIP1,然后将诱饵质粒和靶质粒同...     

酚类化合物雌激素效应的比较研究

采用重组人雌激素受体基因片段(hER)及共激活因子(GRIP1)双杂交酵母检测体系,检测9种酚类物质的类雌激素和抗雌激素效应.结果表明,所检测的化合物中有3种同时表现出雌激素诱导与抑制活性;2种只表现出雌激素诱导活性;1种只表现出雌激素抑制活性;3种均没有雌激素诱导与抑制活性.结构分析表明:酚类中产生雌激素活性的物质具有取代基位于对位且邻位没有大的取代基团的结构;烷基在对位的酚类物质也能显示出雌激素拮抗活性.所采用的双杂交酵母检测体系适用于外源物质的雌激素活性检测,具有较高的灵敏度;结合外源物的雌激素诱导与抑制活性,用于分析污染物的体内作用方式.     

4-壬基酚臭氧氧化中雌激素活性变化的影响因素

采用有效的重组基因酵母检测方法,研究了不同影响因素下水中典型内分泌干扰物4-壬基酚(4-NP)在臭氧氧化过程中雌激素活性的变化规律.结果表明,臭氧能迅速氧化4-NP,并有效地去除其雌激素活性;臭氧氧化过程中,水中高臭氧浓度、低pH值、低悬浮物含量、低·OH抑制剂浓度以及适量的腐殖酸浓度均有利于降低4-NP的雌激素活性.     

长江、汉江水源水及其自来水中有机物生物毒性的比较

应用XAD-2大孔树脂对长江、汉江(武汉)水源水及其自来水水样中的有机物进行吸附和富集,经洗脱、浓缩、干燥,提取其非挥发性有机物(NVOCs),通过致突变试验(Ames test)和重组酵母雌激素测评试验(YES)分别检测其致突变性与类雌激素效应.结果显示,2008年平水期,水中NVOCs除了长江出厂水对TA98(＋S9)的致突变性检测结果为阴性外,其他水样均为阳性;丰水期除长江水源水外,其他水样对TA98的致突变性为阳性;枯水期在不加S9的条件下,仅长江出厂水、管网末梢水对TA98的致突变性为阳性,其余水样均为阴性.各水样的NVOCs对TA100(±S9)的结果均为阴性.平水期长江、汉江水源水和枯水期长江水源水中的NVOCs均可检出类雌激素效应,丰水期水源水以及各水文期自来水中的NVOCs未显类雌激素效应.2007～2009年不同水文期长江和汉江自来水中NVOCs的致突变比活性均高于水源水;长江、汉江各水样中具有致突变作用的有机物主要为移码型直接致突变物.长江水源水NVOCs的类雌激素效应高于汉江,经自来水厂处理后的出厂水以及管网末梢水中的NVOCs未检出类雌激素效应.     

梭鱼和青鳉鱼ERα介导的雌激素活性比较研究

为从物种雌激素受体(ERα)敏感性差异的角度探索辽东湾野生梭鱼雌雄同体高发生率的一个可能原因,从梭鱼肝脏cDNA中扩增出长1113 bp的梭鱼ERα(sERα) DEF区片段,并以此构建pGBT9-sERα DEF 质粒,将其和pGAD424-TIF2质粒依次转入Y190酵母细胞中,建立了sERα物种特异性的酵母双杂交筛选系统.在此系统中测试了4种环境中主要的雌激素雌酮(E1)、17β-雌二醇(E2)、雌三醇(E3)及17α-炔雌醇(EE2)对梭鱼ERα的诱导活性,半数雌激素活性浓度(EC50)为3.7、2.4、1698.7、1.2nmol/L,分别是青鳉鱼ERα活性的4.6、2.3、3.4、3.3倍,说明梭鱼ERα对E1、E2、E3、EE2具有较高的敏感性,这为解释辽东湾梭鱼雌雄同体的高发生现象提供了重要线索.     

污水处理工艺中雌激素活性的分布与去除研究

文章探讨了某城市污水处理厂不同处理工艺流程中污水雌激素活性的分布情况及去除效果。利用固相萃取/重组基因酵母法测定污水样品雌激素活性的分布,计算污水处理厂雌激素活性的去除效率。结果表明污水水样中均存在一定的雌激素活性,总进水口、初沉池、二沉池和出水口水样的雌二醇当量浓度分别为(11.03±0.16)、(9.62±0.61)、(1.11±0.08)、(1.04±0.30)ng/L。该厂Ⅰ、Ⅳ、Ⅵ系列对雌激素活性的去除率分别为76.87%、92.43%、87.59%,总去除率达到88.78%。Ⅳ、Ⅵ系列的去除效率基本相同,且都高于Ⅰ系列。二级生物处理对雌激素活性的去除起主导作用。该污水处理厂对雌激素活性的去除效率较高,但处理后污水的大量排放对受纳水体具有一定的潜在环境风险。     

改进型重组基因酵母TR-GRIP1检测化合物甲状腺激素干扰活性

应用酵母双杂交技术构建重组TR(甲状腺激素受体)基因酵母,用以检测类/抗甲状腺激素化合物及环境样品的甲状腺激素干扰活性. 提取并纯化含有TR基因的酵母表达质粒pGBT9-TR以及含有TR共激活因子GRIP1基因的酵母表达质粒pGAD424-GRIP1,将pGBT9-TR和pGAD424-GRIP1同时转化至酵母细胞Y187,以营养缺陷型培养基(SD/-Trp/-Leu)筛选阳性菌落,构建TR-GRIP1双杂交酵母. 考察该酵母与天然甲状腺激素——T₃(三碘甲状腺原氨酸)的结合情况,确定最佳暴露时间,建立剂量－效应关系曲线. 结果表明:TR-GRIP1双杂交酵母能够与T₃结合诱导β-半乳糖苷酶活性,选择暴露时间为2 h,T₃诱导酶活性的EC₅₀值为1.1×10-7 mol/L;构建的重组基因酵母TR-GRIP1提供了检测化合物甲状腺激素干扰活性的新方法.      

Assessment of source water contamination by estrogenic disrupting compounds in China

Detection of estrogenic disrupting compounds (EDCs) in drinking waters around China has led to rising concerns about health risks associated with these compounds. There is, however, a paucity of studies on the occurrence and identification of the main compounds responsible for this pollution in the source waters. To fill this void, we screened estrogenic activities of 23 source water samples from six main river systems in China, using a recombinant two-hybrid yeast assay. All sample extracts induced significant estrogenic activity, with E2 equivalents (EEQ) of raw water ranging from 0.08 to 2.40 ng/L. Additionally, 16 samples were selected for chemical analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The EDCs of most concern, including estrone (E1), 17βup-estradiol (E2), 17αup-ethinylestradiol (EE2), estriol (E3), diethylstilbestrol (DES), estradiol valerate (EV), 4-t-octylphenol (4-t-OP), 4-nonylphenols (4-NP) and bisphenol A (BPA), were determined at concentrations of up to 2.98, 1.07, 2.67, 4.37, 2.52, 1.96, 89.52, 280.19 and 710.65 ng/L, respectively. Causality analysis, involving comparison of EEQ values from yeast assay and chemical analysis identified E2, EE2 and 4-NP as the main responsible compounds, accounting for the whole estrogenic activities (39.74% to 96.68%). The proposed approach using both chemical analysis and yeast assay could be used for the identification and evaluation of EDCs in source waters of China.     

南方某水厂处理工艺过程中内分泌干扰物的变化规律

对南方某水厂处理工艺过程中内分泌干扰效应进行了研究.将水源水和各处理工艺的出水用固相萃取方法富集后,按不同极性洗脱,得到从非极性到极性3个组分,对总提取物和各分级富集组分分别进行重组基因酵母检测.探讨了该水厂不同处理工艺过程中内分泌干扰物的变化规律.结果表明:水源水中该类污染物浓度最高,相当于0.25 pmol/L雌二醇当量,主要存在于非极性组分(正己烷洗脱组分)中.各处理工艺段水样都存在一定程度的内分泌干扰物效应.经处理后,非极性组分内分泌干扰物效应降低,极性组分内分泌干扰物效应逐渐增加,但总地内分泌干扰物效应逐渐递减,现有工艺对雌激素类物质有较好的去除效果,去除率达到83%.研究表明,重组基因酵母检测技术结合水样的固相萃取、三步纯化分级前处理方法可以快速、有效地筛选和定量分析水样中未知内分泌干扰物及其总体效应.     

Determination of estrogens and estrogenic activities in water from three rivers in Tianjin, China

Studies on estrogenic disrupting compounds(EDCs) occurrence and identification of main responsible compounds in river water discharged into the sea are of significance.In the present research,we screened estrogenic activities of 10 river water samples from 3 main rivers discharged into Bohai Sea in Tianjin using a recombinant two-hybrid yeast assay and chemical analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.All sample extracts induced significant estrogenic activity,with 17β-estradiol equivalents(EEQ) of raw water ranging from 5.72 to 59.06 ng/L.Six most concerned EDCs in the river water samples including estrone,17β-estradiol,17α-ethinylestradiol,estriol,diethylstilbestrol and estradiol valerate were determined,with their concentrations up to 50.70,31.40,24.40,37.20,2.56,and 8.47 ng/L,respectively.Through causality analysis by comparing the EEQ values of yeast assay and chemical analysis,17α-ethinylestradiol and 17β-estradiol were identified as the main contributors to the estrogenic effects of the river samples,accounting for the whole estrogenic activities(62.99% to 185.66%),and estrogen antagonistic compounds might presented in the heavy polluted water samples.The proposed approach using both chemical analysis and bioassay could be used for identification and evaluation of the estrogenic activity of EDCs in river water.     

In vitro thyroid disrupting e ects of organic extracts from WWTPs in Beijing

It is generally known that there are many endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) in the e uents from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Most research has focused on the occurrence of estrogenic or androgenic activities, while ignoring that there are environmental chemicals disrupting thyroid system, which is essential for growth and development in both humans and animals. In the present work, a two-hybrid yeast assay was conducted to evaluate the removal e ciencies of agonistic or antagonistic thyroid receptor (TR) mediated e ects in di erent treatment processes of three WWTPs located in Beijing. We found no TR agonistic, but TR antagonistic activities in all processes from the WWTPs. The TR antagonistic activities in organic extracts of water samples were then calibrated regarding to a known TR-inhibitor, amiodarone hydrochloride (AH). The observed concentration of TR disrupting substances ranged from 2.35 10??8 to 6.19 10??7 mol/L AH in Gaobeidian WWTP, 3.76 10??8 to 8.75 10??8 mol/L AH in Lugouqiao WWTP, and 4.80 10??9 to 2.55 10??8 mol/L AH in Beixiaohe WWTP. Of the three WWTPs, the removal rates were 92.7%, 42.2%, and 23.1% respectively. Industrial sewage may contain more TR disrupting substances compared with domestic sewage. The recipient waters were found to contain considerable concentrations of TR disrupting substances that may cause adverse e ects on the exposed organisms.     

In vitro thyroid disrupting effects of organic extracts from WWTPs in Beijing

It is generally known that there are many endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) in the effluents from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Most research has focused on the occurrence of estrogenic or androgenic activities, while ignoring that there are environmental chemicals disrupting thyroid system, which is essential for growth and development in both humans and animals. In the present work, a two-hybrid yeast assay was conducted to evaluate the removal efficiencies of agonistic or antagonistic thyroid receptor (TR) mediated effects in different treatment processes of three WWTPs located in Beijing. We found no TR agonistic, but TR antagonistic activities in all processes from the WWTPs. The TR antagonistic activities in organic extracts of water samples were then calibrated regarding to a known TR-inhibitor, amiodarone hydrochloride (AH). The observed concentration of TR disrupting substances ranged from 2.35 × 10-8 to 6.19 × 10-7 mol/L AH in Gaobeidian WWTP, 3.76 × 10-s to 8.75 x 10-s mol/L AH in Lugouqiao WWTP,and 4.80 × 10-9 to 2.55 × 10-s mol/L AH in Beixiaohe WWTP. Of the three WWTPs, the removal rates were 92.7%, 42.2%, and 23.1% respectively. Industrial sewage may contain more TR disrupting substances compared with domestic sewage. The recipient waters were found to contain considerable concentrations of TR disrupting substances that may cause adverse effects on the exposed organisms.     

应用重组孕激素基因酵母测定饮用水中内分泌干扰物的方法

研究了用重组孕激素受体基因酵母测定饮用水中内分泌干扰物的方法,并利用该种方法检测了南方某水厂不同处理工艺过程水样对孕激素受体活性的抑制水平.结果表明,重组孕激素受体基因酵母能够与孕激素专一性的结合,诱导产生明显的剂量-效应关系,EC₅₀值为0.5 nmol/L,具有较高灵敏度;环境内分泌干扰物五氯酚和壬基酚具有孕激素受体抑制活性,其IC₅₀值分别为2.4μmol/L和3.7μmol/L;重组孕激素受体基因/报道基因的酵母技术是一种筛选和定量分析具有孕激素受体抑制活性的内分泌干扰物的快速、有效方法.结合固相萃取的前处理技术,重组孕激素受体基因酵母对水厂不同处理工艺水样检测出明显的孕激素受体抑制活性,抑制率均大于58%,表明重组孕激素受体基因酵母检测技术能够快速监测和鉴别水样中具有抑制孕激素受体活性的物质.     

上海市若干环境污染物的诱变性

用中国仓鼠肺成纤维细胞(V_(79)),进行次黄嘌呤—鸟嘌呤磷酸核糖转移酶位点(HGPRT Locus)试验,检测了上海市若干环境污染物的诱变性。结果发现,污染物量与诱变性之间呈剂量—反应关系。所有样品经代谢活化后(加S_9),其诱变性均有增高的趋势。卷烟焦油、油烟冷凝物的T/C值均>3,而不加S_9的黄浦江水和自来水样,则对V_(79)细胞可能具有间接的诱变作用(T/C值<3)。     

酵母菌降解胞外聚合物提升剩余活性污泥的脱水性能

剩余污泥的脱水性能直接影响到污泥处置的效果和成本,提升污泥脱水性是污泥减量化的重要途径.本研究提出利用复合酵母菌群降解剩余污泥胞外聚合物(EPS)来提升污泥脱水性能的方法.首先评价了复合酵母菌群对灭菌后EPS中各组分的降解效果;继而将混合酵母细胞接入剩余污泥中进行曝气,考察了酵母菌对污泥脱水性的提升效能.研究结果表明,酵母菌对提取的EPS中蛋白质、多糖和核酸的降解效果明显,振荡培养72 h内最多分别降低了(60. 43±2. 73)%、(18. 94±2. 39)%和(48. 30±3. 37)%.向2 L剩余污泥中接入1. 5 g混合酵母菌湿菌体进行曝气,24 h后污泥的毛细吸水时间(CST)下降了(17. 19±1. 16)%,比对照组多下降了(7. 03±1. 35)%;与此同时污泥中EPS总量比对照污泥多下降了(17. 46±3. 91)%,表明酵母菌可以通过原位降解污泥中EPS来提高污泥的脱水性能.